As luck would have it, our coach arrived at Rancho La Puerta just in time for lunch. A beautiful array of salads and raw veggies in every color of the rainbow lined the lunch buffet, along with several dishes of cooked vegetable medleys. That's also the day I was introduced to the Ranch's home-baked bread, which I began to look forward to at every meal. Topped off with some thick and tangy Acidophilus milk, said to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, and herbal coffee, lunch was very satisfying.
After all the wonderful workout classes, walking around the Ranch's acreage, fresh air, tennis classes, etc., I think I was first in line for every meal.
One highlight of the week at Rancho La Puerta with 18 wonderful women bloggers was the hands-on cooking class at the Ranch's organic garden & kitchen with Chef Michel Stroot of The Golden Door and the Ranch's lovely kitchen staff.
I was assigned to the bread station, along with Sandi McKenna, Beth Rosen and Beth's mother Joanie. Together, we made fresh Rosemary Garlic bread from scratch. The main dish was delectable wild salmon served with a fresh salad, side dish, the hot bread and a decadent warm chocolate cake for dessert, all prepared by our blogger group. It was a delicious meal and a delightful bonding experience.
Thanks to my good friend Julie Gallaher and the fabulous Rancho La Puerta, I was on a fantastic healthy holiday with 18 women bloggers as a guest in Tecate, Mexico.
Check back here soon for the Cats of Rancho La Puerta.
Photo: Chef Michel Stroot. Credit: Gail Goodwin